Soon at the Athens Olympics you値l be able to watch the
triathlon, one of the most physically challenging sports. To start, the fit
athletes, like lemmings en masse,
will rush madly into the cool water. You値l see only their arms
flying and their legs kicking wildly. After 1.5 kilometers and about 15
minutes, they値l stagger out one by one. In the transition area, they値l
find their bikes and carefully walk them out. Quickly they値l hop on and
slide their feet into their cycling shoes. Speeding off down the road,
they値l try to avoid crashing and falling. If they池e lucky, after 40
kilometers and about 60 minutes, they値l reach the transition area again.
There they値l dismount cautiously. Still looking strong, they値l start the
final leg. Arms and legs moving smoothly, they値l struggle through the last
section of the course. Finally, after 10 kilometers and about 32 minutes,
they値l cross the finish line. All of this year痴 Olympic triathletes should
feel proud for competing in one of the most arduous and varied of the
Olympic sports, and hopefully you値l enjoy supporting and watching them on
TV on August 25 and 26.